Maryse Narcisse, the presidential candidate under the banner of "Fanmi Lavalas" party announced that a private fundraising event was held Sunday evening at the Shelburne Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The purpose of the private event was to not only fundraise but also draw a crowd of both political and celebrity VIPs for major campaign support. Among the 328 attendees were key figures, such as actor, director and political activist Danny Glover; Glover not only attended as a key speaker for the evening but also released a video endorsement for the candidate.

"I have the opportunity to come to New York on many occasions. I have this specific opportunity to come on this occasion and do something that's very important. There is an election on October 9th in Haiti and it is an important election for the Haitian people because they have the opportunity to elect their president" declared Danny Glover "I want to say that I am here as a Haitian at heart to say that I am in full support of her and so excited for the opportunity that the Haitian people have to have a president who cares, who fights, who will change the world and change their world. Thank you very much, Dr. Narcisse."

"As we move towards victory in Haiti, Mr. Glover's support comes at an opportune time as he has been involved in many issues regarding democracy, including those surrounding Africa, Haiti and Caribbean political affairs," declared Leslie Voltaire, Dr. Narcisse's Presidential Campaign Director and Senior Adviser, adding "serving as UNICEF Ambassador, he plays a critical role in raising awareness on the issues of disease, poverty [...]"

SL/ HaitiLibre